https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/financial-literacy/xa6995ea67a8e9fdd:teacher-resources/xa6995ea67a8e9fdd:about-this-unit-scams-fraud/v/real-world-scams-and-fraud 2025-08-26T23:00:40.300039358Z Real world: Scams and Fraud Scams, schemes, and smooth-talking crooks. Welcome to CON Academy, where Danny and Rusty break down three of the slickest cons around: pyramid schemes, fake check scams, and phishing. It’s all confidence tricks and no confidence—unless you know how to spot them. Suit up. It's scam-busting time. Cast: Danny: Darnell Boursiquot Rusty: David Rheinstrom Illustrations by Alyssa Foote Script and music by David Rheinstrom Executive producer: Elvira Valdez David Rheinstrom video https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka_thumbnails_cache/581311da-5b7d-4dcb-92c4-95657f91d040_1280_720_base.png Real world: Scams and Fraud Scams, schemes, and smooth-talking crooks. Welcome to CON Academy, where Danny and Rusty break down three of the slickest cons around: pyramid schemes, fake check scams, and phishing. It’s all confidence tricks and no confidence—unless you know how to spot them. Suit up. It's scam-busting time. Cast: Danny: Darnell Boursiquot Rusty: David Rheinstrom Illustrations by Alyssa Foote Script and music by David Rheinstrom Executive producer: Elvira Valdez https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka-youtube-converted/BMrAIzCcNLk.mp4/BMrAIzCcNLk.mp4 447 Common scams https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/financial-literacy/xa6995ea67a8e9fdd:scams-fraud/xa6995ea67a8e9fdd:common-scams/v/what-are-common-scams-i-should-be-aware-of 2022-10-10T23:39:15.856033786Z What are common scams I should be aware of? Learn how to recognize and avoid some common types of scams. To learn more about how you can keep yourself safe while on the Internet, visit: internet-safety.khanacademy.org Sal Khan video https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka_thumbnails_cache/89419c5f-736b-493a-96c3-67341acc320a_1280_720_base.png What are common scams I should be aware of? Learn how to recognize and avoid some common types of scams. To learn more about how you can keep yourself safe while on the Internet, visit: internet-safety.khanacademy.org https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka-youtube-converted/TbT9C0B031E.mp4/TbT9C0B031E.mp4 170 Common scams https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/financial-literacy/xa6995ea67a8e9fdd:scams-fraud/xa6995ea67a8e9fdd:common-scams/a/common-fraud-schemes 2024-05-20T15:23:24.159335774Z Don't get scammed: how to spot and avoid common fraud schemes Scams happen all the time, and they can target anyone, including you. It's important to be aware of the most common scams so you can protect yourself and your money.  article https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/financial-literacy/xa6995ea67a8e9fdd:scams-fraud/xa6995ea67a8e9fdd:common-scams/e/scams 2023-12-01T13:39:48.5811164Z Scams Practice your understanding of scams and how to recognize them. Elvira Valdez exercise https://www.khanacademy.org/math/financial-mathematics-tx-teks/x647545bbd61df4a7:scams-and-fraud/x647545bbd61df4a7:common-scams/v/victim-of-scamidentity-theft 2025-02-10T16:06:46.170958301Z Victim of scam/identity theft? Handling scams and identity theft involves understanding your protections and knowing the steps to take. Federal laws like the Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act help victims, while state laws offer tools like credit freezes. If victimized, report to the FTC, check your credit, place fraud alerts, and inform financial institutions. Secure your accounts by updating passwords and enabling two-factor authentication. Sal Khan video https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka_thumbnails_cache/100ddbc2-6406-4a3e-af17-3c9dbd1537fa_1280_720_base.png Victim of scam/identity theft? Handling scams and identity theft involves understanding your protections and knowing the steps to take. Federal laws like the Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act help victims, while state laws offer tools like credit freezes. If victimized, report to the FTC, check your credit, place fraud alerts, and inform financial institutions. Secure your accounts by updating passwords and enabling two-factor authentication. https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka-youtube-converted/IUdmMRVhJmc.mp4/IUdmMRVhJmc.mp4 347 Common scams https://www.khanacademy.org/math/financial-mathematics-tx-teks/x647545bbd61df4a7:scams-and-fraud/x647545bbd61df4a7:common-scams/a/you-have-been-scammed 2025-07-28T19:21:07.494200828Z You have been scammed: now what? Imagine checking your credit card statement and seeing a charge for a luxury vacation you didn’t book—or receiving a bill for a credit card you never opened. That sinking feeling? It might mean you’re a victim of identity theft or a scam. These situations can be overwhelming, but the good news is that there are laws to protect you and clear steps to recover and secure your personal information. Let’s break it down. article https://www.khanacademy.org/math/financial-mathematics-tx-teks/x647545bbd61df4a7:scams-and-fraud/x647545bbd61df4a7:common-scams/e/after-the-scam 2025-02-06T16:26:27.83258747Z After the scam Practice understanding of steps to take after you were scammed and laws that protect you. Elvira Valdez exercise